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Smoking Exposure and the Risk of Latent Tuberculosis Infection: Results from NHANES 2011–2012

Toxics
The association between smoking exposure and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) has been investigated in a few studies; however, further investigation is needed.
Xinsong Hu, Jiongya Liu, Yan Shao, Guoli Li, Honghuan Song, Qiao Liu, Cheng Chen, Limei Zhu   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

P165 Latent tuberculosis infections (ltbi) national screening programme [PDF]

Early detection and screening in TB, 2017
Background The new entrant TB screening programme identified very few persons for Latent TB screening locally. However, following national funding for community LTBI screening, 12 GP practices were identified to undertake IGRA testing in “high risk” registered persons.
YO Abunga, M Day, N Wright, SO Brij
openaire   +1 more source

Diagnostic Performance of Comprehensive Point‐of‐Care Ultrasound for Pediatric Tuberculosis in Spain: A Prospective Observational Study

Journal of Clinical Ultrasound, Volume 54, Issue 6, Page 1425-1432, July/August 2026.
In children with presumptive tuberculosis, comprehensive point‐of‐care (cPOCUS) identified key thoracic abnormalities with high specificity and excellent inter‐reader reliability. Although diagnostic sensitivity was modest and examinations often incomplete, cPOCUS shows promise as a complementary, radiation‐free imaging tool.
Isabelle Munyangaju, Antoni Noguera‐Julian, Aleix Soler‐Garcia, Antoni Soriano‐Arandes, José Miguel Escudero Fernández, Maria Espiau, Begoña Santiago Garcia, Alicia Hernanz‐Lobo, Ángel M. Lancharro Zapata, Enrique Ladera, Angela Manzanares, Daniel Blazquez, Elisa Aguirre Pascual, Isabelle Thierry‐Chef, Danilo Buonsenso, Xavier Serres‐Créixams, Quique Bassat, Elisa Lopez‐Varela   +17 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing tuberculosis screening for immigrants in southern New Brunswick: A pilot study protocol.

PLoS ONE, 2022
IntroductionImmigrants from high tuberculosis-burdened countries have been shown to have an increased risk of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). To reduce the risk of increased tuberculosis cases in Canada, the country has a comprehensive immigration ...
Isdore Chola Shamputa, Duyen Thi Kim Nguyen, Doaa Higazy, Amani Abdelhadi, Hope MacKenzie, Michelle Reddin, Kimberley Barker, Duncan Webster   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

The effect of weekly text-message communication on treatment completion among patients with latent tuberculosis infection: study protocol for a randomised controlled trial (WelTel LTBI)

BMJ Open, 2014
Introduction Interventions to improve adherence to treatment for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) are necessary to improve treatment completion rates and optimise tuberculosis (TB) control efforts.
M. L. van der Kop, Jasmina Memetovic, Anik R. Patel, F. Marra, M. Sadatsafavi, J. Hajek, K. Smillie, L. Thabane, D. Taylor, J. Johnston, R. Lester   +10 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Guselkumab Safety in Patients With Latent Tuberculosis: Analysis of 11 Studies in Psoriatic Disease

The Journal of Dermatology, Volume 53, Issue 7, Page 1026-1031, July 2026.
ABSTRACT Certain psoriatic disease treatments, including tumor necrosis factor‐α inhibitors (TNFi), increase tuberculosis (TB) risk. Testing for latent TB infection (LTBI) before initiating systemic therapy has been standard practice for psoriasis (PsO) patients; however, updated consensus states routine testing is not required before initiating ...
Luis Puig, Tsen‐Fang Tsai, Enrique R. Soriano, Tina Bhutani, Megan Miller, Alexa P. Kollmeier, Shu Li, Hewei Li, Sarah Ofori, Jeffrey Pawlikowski, Elizabeth Adamson, Melinda Gooderham, Angela Londoño Garcia, Mark Lebwohl, Peter Nash   +14 more
wiley   +1 more source

MODELI NG CLINICAL AND ECONOMIC OUTCOMES OF TESTING FOR LTBI WITH T-SPOT.TB IN IMMUNOCOMPROMISED CHILDREN

Фармакоэкономика, 2015
weakening of immune status under the influence of some diseases or types of treatment could result in the activation of the present latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI).
V. I. Ignatyeva, M. V. Avxentyeva, V. V. Omelyanovsky, G. R. Khachatryan   +3 more
doaj  

Mycobacterium tuberculosis thymidylate kinase antigen assays for designating incipient, high-risk latent M.tb infection

BMC Infectious Diseases, 2018
Background Precise designation of high risk forms of latent Mycobacterium tuberculosis-M.tb infections (LTBI) is impossible. Delineation of high-risk LTBI can, however, allow for chemoprophylaxis and curtail majority cases of active tuberculosis (ATB ...
Misaki Wayengera, David P. Kateete, Benon Asiimwe, Moses L. Joloba   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Factors influencing the initiation and adherence of LTBI treatment in healthcare workers: a systematic review

Archives of Environmental & Occupational Health, 2021
Despite the importance of latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) treatment and management in healthcare workers (HCWs), only a few studies have provided a comprehensive review of factors associated with the success rate of each stage of the LTBI treatment, as well as strategies to improve treatment adherence.
Hyunju Yang, Hyunyoung Park
openaire   +2 more sources

The Cascade of Care in Management of Solid Organ Transplant Candidates With Latent Tuberculosis Infection

Transplantation Direct
Background. Solid organ transplant (SOT) candidates should be screened and treated for latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI) to prevent tuberculosis (TB) reactivation after transplantation.
Chia-Yu Chiu, MD, Maryam Mahmood, MD, Lisa M. Brumble, MD, Holenarasipur R. Vikram, MD, Elitza S. Theel, PhD, Elena Beam, MD   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source